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The Hidden Toll of Prior Authorization Challenges on Healthcare Access

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Andrew Mignatti, co-founder and CEO, Careviso. Healthcare access in the United States remains fraught with barriers, none as pervasive as the issues surrounding prior authorizations (PAs). Originally designed as a mechanism to ensure that […] The article The Hidden Toll of Prior Authorization Challenges on Healthcare Access appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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CTA Tech Trends to Watch for 2025 – Health-Context for Kicking off #CES2025

Health Populi

People are living everyday life in digital coexistence — where the connected technologies we use for communication and entertainment now enable life-flows across our lives, morning to night, at work and play and even while we’re sleeping. Welcome to the five key tech-trends for 2025, brought to life Sunday afternoon by Melissa Harrison, CTA’s Vice President of Marketing & Communications tag-teaming with Brian Comiskey, Senior Director, Innovation & Trends.

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Patients Couldn’t Pay Their Utility Bills. One Hospital Turned to Solar Power for Help.

HealthIT Answers

By Martha Bebinger - Anna Goldman, a primary care physician at Boston Medical Center, got tired of hearing that her patients couldnt afford the electricity needed to run breathing assistance machines, recharge wheelchairs, turn on air conditioning, or keep their refrigerators plugged in. So she worked with her hospital on a solution. The post Patients Couldnt Pay Their Utility Bills.

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Meditelecare to Pay Over $358k to Settle Medicare Fraud Allegations in Kentucky

HIT Consultant

Image by wirestock on Freepik What You Should Know: – CompreCare Health LLC and its affiliates, operating as Meditelecare LLC, have agreed to pay $358,514 to resolve allegations of fraudulent billing practices involving telehealth psychotherapy services. The settlement was announced today by U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky. – The U.S. government alleged that between January 2017 and November 2022, Meditelecare submitted claims to Medicare for tele

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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ACOs Saved Billions in 2023: Can They Sustain This Beyond 2025?

HealthIT Answers

NOW on-demand, Value-Based Care Insights host Daniel J. Marino speaks with Sarah Kachur PharmD MBA BCACP, Executive Director of Strategy and Solutions at Johns Hopkins Population Health Analytics, to discuss the key findings of the report and what it reveals about the future of ACOs. The post ACOs Saved Billions in 2023: Can They Sustain This Beyond 2025?

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Offshore Java Development: A Strategic Advantage for Modern Business

HIT Consultant

Image by vectorjuice on Freepik Today, in a fast-paced business environment leveraging global talent is a strategic imperative for operating and competing. With offshore Java development services, businesses find cost-effective solutions for high-quality and quality software development. But by using the worldwide talent of skilled Java developers, companies can speed up project timelines, lower the cost of deploying code, and stay on the cutting edge within the constantly shifting landscape of